Kentucky coach John Calipari has been quoted as saying Karakas has "four million reasons" to make those claims, referring to a potentially large fee Fenerbache would require for Kanter's transfer, but the Fenerbache GM denies such an allegation.

“We have no intentions to ask for a release fee either from an NBA franchise or any other pro club outside of Turkey,” Karakas wrote in an e-mail to the Times. “Fenerbahce is not going to demand for any fee for releasing his rights and will respect FIBA’s International Rules.

“Three or 4 million USD would not mean that much, so before he talks to press, I would advise Coach Calipari to learn more about the people and/or institutions he will brag about.”

Karakas went on to add that he was surprised Kanter was allowed to practice with Kentucky prior to the Wildcats' trip to play exhibition games in Canada. Kanter did not participate in the actual games.

According to the Times, Karakas claims he has submitted documentation to the NCAA showing that Kanter received at $19,800 bonus and a $6,500 monthly salary from Fenerbache.

Dr. Mehmet Kanter wrote to Sporting News through e-mail that Fenerbache was trying to make an example of Enes Kanter to set a precedent for future talented players.

After Dr. Mehmet Kanter told Sporting News he wanted Enes to advance his education and master a second language, preferably English, Karakas went on to question Enes Kanter's academic ability in the Times story.

“Enes has a good basketball potential yet academically, he is not gifted as much,” Karakas said.

College basketball programs begin practice on Friday and there has been no indication from the NCAA on when a ruling regarding Kanter is expected.